Welcome to F&B Sound Bites, a podcast on hot topics, trends and challenges for professionals in the engine room behind the Food and Beverage Industry hosted by Hamish McCook.

Gin and whisky distillers are trending right now #ginforthewin, and there is no sign of the market slowing down! Australian distillers are taking the world by storm as we break away from the shackles of tradition many distillers in the UK and EU face.  

But with the flock of new and more experienced distillers to the market, more plants are dealing with safety risk presented by these highly consumable, but highly flammable liquids. It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt! 

That’s why our resident host Hamish McCook chats with Beca distilling expert James Ludford-Brooks, and cross-regional hazardous expert Tom Brennan to discuss all things #trending. From the growth in the Aussie market, offsetting emissions, and key takeaways for smaller start-ups and those looking to enhance their plant safety, this episode is one not to be miss! So settle in, grab a G&T and tune into 10 minutes of great listening.